Have you always dreamed of seeing your book translated and distributed around the world? In this episode, Becky talks to Margaux Weisman, Director of New Business Development at DropCap Marketplace, a groundbreaking platform designed to help authors expand their books globally through rights licensing.
Margaux explores how DropCap Marketplace simplifies the international licensing process for authors by connecting them with vetted foreign publishers. She provides an insightful overview of the user-friendly platform and its matchmaking algorithm and outlines the new partnership between DropCap Marketplace and Weaving Influence.
During the episode, you’ll learn:
- About Margaux and her role at DropCap Marketplace.
- Some of the basics of DropCap Marketplace and how to get started on the platform.
- Common challenges that authors might face when they are trying to expand their book’s reach to international markets.
- How the matchmaking algorithm on DropCap Marketplace helps to connect authors’ books with the best foreign rights buyers on the platform.
- Some of the success stories of authors who have listed their books on the DropCap Marketplace and accessed foreign rights sales as a result.
- How the pricing of DropCap Marketplace works.
- What happens for an author when there is a buyer who’s interested in purchasing the rights to their book.
- Margaux’s advice for authors who want to see their books expanded throughout the world.
- About the partnership between DropCap Marketplace and Weaving Influence, and the benefits of signing up through the co-branded landing page.
- About the future of DropCap Marketplace in terms of growth and new features for authors.
Don’t forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.
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